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Nokia today unveiled two new devices in its Mobile Phones
portfolio, designed for offering consumers great Internet experiences at
affordable price points. The Nokia Asha 205 and Nokia 206 are both
available in
single SIM or dual SIM versions and give people innovative ways to access
social
features and share their favorite content. Both devices reflect Nokia's
heritage
by combining world-class design and long-lasting battery life.

Introducing Slam for fast, in the moment content-sharing

The Nokia Asha 205 and Nokia 206 are the first Mobile Phones devices to
include
Nokia's exclusive Slam feature. Slam allows consumers to share multimedia
content like photos and videos with nearby friends almost instantly. Slam
works
with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones without the need to pair devices,
and
without the recipient needing to also have Slam*. In just a few clicks,
people
can 'Slam' their content to another device faster than with Bluetooth alone
and
without consuming Internet data.

"The latest Nokia devices give super-social consumers new ways to express
their
personalities through design, color and innovative new features like Slam,"
explains Timo Toikkanen, Executive Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia.
"Both
devices are built with the trust and quality people have come to expect
from
Nokia, and offer smarter Internet experiences that help save money today
and
tomorrow."

Nokia Asha 205: the ultimate social phone

The expressive Nokia Asha 205 has a pleasingly tactile QWERTY keyboard. It
also
introduces a new, dedicated Facebook button, making it the perfect device
for
social people who want the fastest access to their Facebook profile.
Combined
with eBuddy Chat, Twitter and support for popular email accounts such as
Gmail,
the Nokia Asha 205 is designed to allow that people are never more than a
few
clicks away from their social networks.

- The free Nokia Life+ web app, including the Life Skills and Live Healthy
Services

- A comprehensive mobile entertainment package, including 40 free EA Games
available for download, along with tens of thousands of other apps
available
from the Nokia Store

- Available in single SIM and dual SIM models

- Dual SIM model features Nokia's exclusive EasySwap technology that
enables
consumers to change SIM cards without having to turn off the device

- Great standby time: up to 37 days with single SIM and up to 25 days with
dual
SIM

The Nokia Asha 205 is available in Cyan, Magenta and Orange. The estimated
retail price for the Nokia Asha 205 is around USD 62, excluding taxes and
subsidies, and it is expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter of
2012.

Nokia 206: beautifully bold Internet

The Nokia 206 features a classic alphanumeric keypad and a generous 2.4"
display, giving ample room to surf the Internet, play games, or chat with
friends. People can also enjoy fast access to Facebook and Twitter right
from
the home screen. Featuring a vibrant color palette including Cyan, Magenta
and
Yellow, the Nokia 206 is the ideal phone for those who want familiarity and
ease
of use, coupled with beautiful design and all the benefits of the mobile
Internet.

Other key features of the Nokia 206 include:

- Imaging technology that optimizes photos taken with the 1.3MP camera for
sharing on Facebook

- A comprehensive social and mobile entertainment package with eBuddy Chat,
WhatsApp** and a gift pack of 10 free, premium content items

- Available in single SIM and dual SIM models

- Dual SIM model features Nokia's exclusive EasySwap technology that
enables
consumers to change SIM cards without having to turn off the device

- Impressive standby time: up to 47 days with single SIM and up to 28 days
with
dual SIM

The estimated retail price for the Nokia 206 is around USD 62, excluding
taxes
and subsidies, and it is expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter
of
2012.

The new devices take full advantage of the Nokia Xpress Internet platform,
which
uses Nokia's cloud technology to reduce data consumption by up to 90%,
helping
consumers enjoy more affordable Internet access. They also feature Nokia
Nearby,
a web app that helps consumers discover points of interest such as
restaurants,
shopping and ATM machines close to their location.

*'Slam' currently not compatible with iOS and Windows Phone devices

**Available on single SIM variants only

About Nokia

Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have
become an
integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than
1.3
billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access
information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia's
technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most
recognized in the world. For more information, visit
http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia

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